Staff Backend/Platform Engineer

Craig is a Staff+ backend/platform engineer with over 12 years of experience across web systems, event-driven backends, edtech platforms, and enterprise integrations. He excels in environments with established systems, focusing on business workflows, data movement, authentication, and production stability. Currently, he is a senior IC leading four engineering pods at an auction platform, primarily working with TypeScript services, Kafka/Avro, and ERP integrations. His daily activities include code writing and review, production triage, architecture review, and ensuring shared systems remain understandable. A notable achievement includes leading the replacement of a Boomi iPaaS layer with an in-house microservice for Dynamics 365 ERP integration, which reduced integration errors by 85% over 12 months with a team of four. Previously, he was an application architect for a multi-tenant edtech SaaS, managing PHP/Laravel monoliths, React/React Native, OpenShift/Kubernetes adoption, SAML IdP maintenance, and legacy password migrations. He is seeking senior/staff backend or platform roles involving mature systems, integrations, event flows, auth edges, operational workflows, or production problems. He has full right to live/work in Malaysia, with EoR preferred for overseas companies, and contractor roles are also possible.